Internal Medicine Physicians Say House-Passed Assault Weapon Ban Encouraging Step in Gun Violence Prevention
Urge Senate to Take Immediate Action
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP
American College of Physicians announces new Vice President for Governmental Affairs and Public Policy
PHILADELPHIA, August 1, 2022 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) has announced David J. Pugach as its new Vice President for Governmental Affairs and Public Policy.
Internal Medicine Physicians Say Senate Reconciliation Deal Provisions Would Improve Health and Access to Health Care
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP
ACP offers guidance on the ethical use of genetic testing and precision medicine
PHILADELPHIA, July 26, 2022 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) has published a position paper offering guidance regarding ethical decision-making for the integration of precision medicine and genetic testing into internal medicine. “Ethical Considerations in Precision Medicine and Genetic Testing in Internal Medicine Practice: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians” was published today in Annals of Internal Medicine.
American College of Physicians Names New Vice President for Medical Education
PHILADELPHIA, July 25, 2022 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) has named Miguel A. Paniagua, MD, FACP as its Vice President for Medical Education, effective July 25. ACP made the selection after a national search.
“We look forward to Dr. Paniagua’s perspective as we work to strategically approach medical education to meet the needs of our expanding membership,” said Darilyn Moyer, MD, FACP, ACP’s Executive Vice President and CEO.
ACP joins internal medicine organizations in awarding grants to support diversity, equity and inclusion
ACP says Long Term Care Services in the United States Need Support and Improvement
WASHINGTON July 11, 2022 – The nation’s system of long-term services and support faces many challenges and needs improvement in order to adequately care for an increasing number of older adults, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new position paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians.
Physicians groups urge fuller integration of behavioral health, primary care
Internal Medicine Physicians Supportive of Executive Order on Reproductive Health, But More Needed to Restore Rights
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP
Internal Medicine Physicians Encouraged by Proposals in 2023 Medicare Rules
WASHINGTON July 8, 2022 – Many of the provisions of the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2023 will help to better recognize the value that internal medicine physicians provide to their patients says the American College of Physicians (ACP). The proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Medicare Shared Savings Program rules were released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Thursday afternoon.